Classic Spanish fried dough, golden and coated with cinnamon sugar, paired with smooth chocolate sauce.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 1 cup water
02 - 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ For Frying
08 - 2 cups vegetable oil
→ Cinnamon Sugar
09 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
10 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Chocolate Dipping Sauce
11 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
12 - 3.5 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
13 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
14 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
15 - Pinch of salt
# How To Make It:
01 - In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
02 - Add all-purpose flour at once and stir vigorously until the dough forms a ball and pulls away from the pan sides, about 2 minutes.
03 - Remove the pan from heat and let the dough cool for 5 minutes.
04 - Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the dough is smooth and glossy.
05 - Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
06 - Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan to 350°F (175°C).
07 - Pipe 4–6 inch strips of dough into the hot oil, cutting with scissors. Fry for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown, working in batches.
08 - Remove churros with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
09 - Roll warm churros in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
10 - Heat heavy cream and sugar in a small saucepan until simmering. Remove from heat; add chopped chocolate, butter, and salt. Let sit one minute, then stir until smooth.
11 - Serve churros warm alongside the chocolate dipping sauce.
